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What is the best estimate for 591.3 divided by 29

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Answer:

about 20

Explanation:

The numbers round to 600/30 = 20, which is a reasonable estimate.

You can refine this by doing the next step of long division:

29×20 = 580

Subtracting this from 591.3 give 11.3, so the fraction is ...

11.3/29 ≈ 10/30 = 1/3

A better estimate is 20 1/3.

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A calculator tells you the quotient is about 20.3897.

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